Huge W2Beauty Haul

I recently bought some Korean skincare and makeup products from my favorite online store of all time, W2Beauty (Welcome to Beauty). If you haven't heard of W2Beauty before, it is an online Korean beauty store. They carry tons of Korean brands and is based in Seoul. There is free worldwide shipping (yes, you read that right!); you only have to pay $2.50 for a tracking number, which is really useful. It usually takes about 2 weeks for the products to reach me, which is pretty fast considering it's coming all the way from Korea! The owner, Alice, is super sweet and consistently provides the best customer service I've ever had. Not only that, but the samples. Many online Korean beauty stores might throw in one or two samples, but not Alice. She gives you a ton! Each time I order from her, even if it's a relatively small order, I've always been surprised by the number of samples I receive. I've purchased from her shop many, many times and don't plan on stopping anytime soon! I'm already planning on buying a few more items heheh.

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Review: Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel

*Disclaimer: this product was purchased with my own money*

I started incorporating aloe vera gel into my daily skin routine about a year ago. Each morning I mix it with my moisturizer, and it has helped keep my skin nice and soft! However, the brand that I used discontinued their line of aloe vera gel. So when Jen Chae of frmheadtotoe raved about Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel in one of her Youtube videos, I had to buy a jar and see for myself if it lived up to the hype!

Name: Nature Republic Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
Price: about $9 on Sasa

Packaging: It comes in a fairly large jar. I'm not a fan of anything that comes in jars due to the fact that I don't like to have to stick my fingers in the product..it doesn't seem very sanitary.

Thoughts: Despite the packaging, I really love using this aloe vera gel! It contains 92% aloe vera leaf extract, which isn't the highest percentage that I have seen in the market but it's still a pretty decent amount. It's extremely hydrating and doesn't break me out. It's not sticky; also, my skin also absorbs it right away!However, there is a noticeable scent so if you're sensitive to any scented beauty products, this might not be the best choice for you! I happen to like the scent though :P

Overall: 10/10. I really like this particular aloe gel and will gladly purchase it again.

Review: Organia Water Drop Essence Hand Cream

*Disclaimer: this product was a gift from my aunt*

Product name: Organia Water Drop Essence Hand Cream
Price: Unsure; I received this as a gift

Packaging: Standard hand cream packaging so I don't really have anything to say about the packaging haha. I would prefer a flip cap over a twist cap though. 

Thoughts: I love it! The consistency of this hand cream is unlike anything I have ever seen before. It's almost gel-like but dissolves as soon as you rub your hands together. It's super light and yes, it feels like water after it dissolves. I think it's pretty moisturizing but since it's so light, those with extremely dry hands might have to reapply it often. In addition, there is a light floral scent.

Overall: I give this hand cream a 9/10. I love the unique consistency and how light it is. However, I took a point off because it's not extremely moisturizing and I personally don't like scented hand creams. It might also be hard to find in the United States.